Resolution of Support for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Whereas Simon Green Atkins recognized education as a necessity for recently enslaved people to partake in the nation’s prosperity; and
Whereas Simon Green Atkins founded Slater Industrial Academy in 1892 to provide education access to those who were marginalized; and
Whereas Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) traces its roots to the founding of Slater Industrial Academy and continues the work of Simon Green Atkins; and
Whereas WSSU’s very existence is rooted in the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; and
Whereas diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts are continuously exhibited in various ways by the faculty, staff, and students; and
Whereas the WSSU Leadership Team agrees to support and advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout the university.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the leadership of WSSU recognizes the following as the university’s statement on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging:
Winston-Salem State University recognizes the critical importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in fulfilling the university’s mission and strategic commitments.
As the university was founded to provide access to marginalized people, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging have been embedded within all aspects of the institution and is inextricably intertwined with the university’s culture
Winston-Salem State University will continue to advance the cause of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as it aims to enhance the lives and livelihoods of the campus community, the people of North Carolina, and persons around the world.
Be it further resolved that the leadership of WSSU will review the university’s statement on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging annually to make changes as appropriate.
This, the 11th day of April, 2022.
Elwood Robinson
Chancellor
LaTanya Afolayan
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
Ivey Brown
Chief Legal Officer
Raisha Cobb
Associate Provost for Information Resources
Carol Davis
Executive Director for S.G. Atkins Community Development Corp.
Haley Gingles
Chief Marketing Officer
Anthony Graham
Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Cornelius Graves
Director of External Relations
Amir Henry
Chief of Campus Police
Santonius Isom
Chief Audit, Risk, and Compliance Officer
Constance Mallette
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration
Melvin Norwood
Associate Provost & Vice Chancellor for Student Development & Engagement
Jason Stogner
Director of Emergency Management
Ken Tagawa
Interim Chief Human Resources Officer
Etienne Thomas
Athletic Director
Letitia Wall
Chief of Staff & Operations Officer
